Team Building

My teaching partner and I were asked to lead the staff in a team-building activity at our teacher institute day. Back in April we did an Egg Drop that was a huge hit and we were excited for an opportunity to plan another one!  We came up with the red solo cup stack! This was super fun and easy to put together!

Groups were given this handout (available on teacher's pay teachers-- Click here ---> Free Download! <3

Here are the supplies:

• Red Solo Cups (or any kind of plastic large cups) We used 20. You can make it as easy (less cups) or as hard (more cups) as you want.
• String (we included 6 pieces about the length of your arm)
• One rubberband
• Handout with simple instructions
• Throw all the supplies in a big gallon size bag and you're ready to go! 

TECHNICALLY you're supposed to take each string and tie it on the rubberband. Then each team member takes a string and they work together to pull apart the rubberband put it around the cup, pick up the cup and place it where it is supposed to go. However, some of our staff members got very creative-- which is great! It's always a great idea to encourage your learners to think outside the box. As long as they are working together appropriately, respectfully & having fun that's all that counts! The whole point is to promote working cooperatively as a team. Below are some pictures of the staff members completing their assignment! 

ENJOY!